Monitor the library’s solar production here!

log in credentials:
email: solar@craftsburypubliclibrary.org
password: SunnySkies1
Once logged in, click on “Craftsbury Public Library” in the plant list to see the status of the system, how the power is flowing, and (most fun of all!) the energy generation chart.

The Leesa Fine Room

The Leesa Fine Room was officially opened to the public on July 25, 2021. This quiet reading room also houses the literature and history collection, and offers fast wifi and a work table. Nearby is a new remote working space that can be reserved by the hour or by the day. The new space is a beautiful place to work, read, relax, and refresh.

In the spring of 2019, the Craftsbury Public Library was contacted by the family of Leesa Fine, a long-time summer resident on Shadow Lake Road, about developing a memorial to her at the library. During her time at Shadow Lake over many summers, Leesa frequented the Craftsbury Public Library, relishing in the literature and conviviality of the library and discussing books with the librarians.  We discussed various concepts for the proposed memorial to Leesa Fine and our dream of someday expanding the library was the project that felt to Leesa’s family like the most fitting choice.   

The library addition plans are available to view here.  The main portion of the addition is the Leesa Fine Room, with a small alcove and some changes to the children’s room as well.

·  Leesa Fine Room-  This room is designed to create a quiet, contemplative space within the library, while still being close to the main room and easily monitored by staff.  Our Community Needs Assessment identified the difficulties of maintaining a buzzing community hub while also being a place to study, read, and work.  This room solves that problem.  The room will be connected to the main room with glass "pocket" doors, allowing oversight from the circulation desk while providing aural privacy for quiet work.  The North Wall will be filled with bookshelves, housing literature and biography.  The fireplace and stained glass windows will take up the west wall, providing a cozy gathering spot, and ensuring privacy for our neighbors to the west.  Looking south, we will take advantage of the stunning view out to Mount Mansield with a bay window, mirroring that of the Dustan. Situated around the room will be easy chairs and comfortable work chairs.

·  Alcove- The small, separate alcove allow us to sequester the tasks that require quiet but also the ability to talk (calls, tests, classes), while maintaining the more studious feel of the Leesa Fine room.

·  Children's Room- The northwest corner of the children’s room will be converted from storage space to a bright, window-filled reading area.  Bench seating will overlook the playground and allow supervision of outside play by adults who remain indoors. 

• Leesa’s husband, Milan Kubic, wrote this piece about Leesa and her connection to our area and library.

• Community Needs Assessment- October 2019